What does enabling Auto Approve New User in Website Settings do?

Q: What does enabling Auto Approve New User in Website Settings do?

When Auto Approve New User is enabled : after a new user signs up for the site that user instantly has access to the new account, ( no verification email is sent ). When Auto Approve New User is disabled : after a new user signs up for the site a verification email is sent to that user's email address. The user must follow the link in the email to gain access to the new account.

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When Auto Approve New User is enabled: after a new user signs up for the site that user instantly has access to the new account, (no verification email is sent).

When Auto Approve New User is disabled: after a new user signs up for the site a verification email is sent to that user's email address. The user must follow the link in the email to gain access to the new account.